as in distinguishable
able to be perceived by a sense or by the mind
there doesn't seem to be any appreciable difference between this piece and that one
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Recent Examples of appreciable
Caution should be taken if spending any appreciable amount of time outside, by staying hydrated with non-alcoholic beverages, taking frequent breaks and seeking shade.
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Joe Edwards, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 June 2025
Trump’s tariffs, detentions take a toll on local tourism
April 12, 2025
There was an appreciable drop in visitors to the United States from Europe in March, after the Trump administration introduced an aggressive crackdown on immigration.
—Erik Kirschbaum, Los Angeles Times, 17 May 2025
The emphasis on outfitting is appreciable, in particular with matching sets such as a fluid-fitting viscose blouse paired with a wide-legged trouser, priced $79 for each piece.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 1 May 2025
The tactile feedback guides your finger, and there was no appreciable lag in our sessions.
—ArsTechnica, 18 Apr. 2025
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Joe Edwards, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 June 2025
Trump’s tariffs, detentions take a toll on local tourism
April 12, 2025
There was an appreciable drop in visitors to the United States from Europe in March, after the Trump administration introduced an aggressive crackdown on immigration.
—Erik Kirschbaum, Los Angeles Times, 17 May 2025
The emphasis on outfitting is appreciable, in particular with matching sets such as a fluid-fitting viscose blouse paired with a wide-legged trouser, priced $79 for each piece.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 1 May 2025
The tactile feedback guides your finger, and there was no appreciable lag in our sessions.
—ArsTechnica, 18 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for appreciable
Adjective
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Some people find that getting a tan makes their acne less noticeable, but these effects are temporary.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
15 July 2025
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Speaking of titles with a noticeable presence on the streaming originals list is Stranger Things, which hasn’t debuted any new episodes in three years.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
14 July 2025
Adjective
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Phone calls came in clear, the layers of music were clearly audible, and ambient noise from traffic and public transport disappeared.—
Maggie Slepian,
Travel + Leisure,
24 July 2025
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If the sky becomes menacing and thunder becomes audible, seek out a safe place to seek shelter.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
21 July 2025
Adjective
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In Blyth’s view, a new economic order is not yet discernible, because the governing idea is still being debated.—
Brit Morse,
Fortune,
6 July 2025
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His order led to weeks of protests in affected areas, demonstrations that made no discernible dent in the president’s plans.—
Thomas Elias,
Mercury News,
4 July 2025
Adjective
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The assault could well result in a perceptible slowing of progress in the fight against cancer.—
Rachana Pradhan,
CNN Money,
8 July 2025
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If nothing else, the [faintly] perceptible downturn in flight from the bundle suggests that an inviolate core of some 30 million to 35 million sports enthusiasts may remain locked into the bundle when the last of the general-interest crowd has ditched pay-TV for the sprawling glut of streaming.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
20 June 2025
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“Appreciable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appreciable. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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